If ever there were a man worthy of the title “Super-Human,” Kelly Slater would be the first one on my list. The guy’s an absolute freak in the best possible way; from winning 11 world titles to dating the likes of Cameron Diaz, Gisele Bündchen, and Pamela Anderson, there isn’t much that Kelly can’t do. However, I’m not writing to praise Lord Slater or to remind everyone of how great he is, but rather, to give an insight into something I’ve noticed that could use some more attention: Kelly’s diet and what he’s trying to say about it.

Since Kelly’s a busy guy and I don’t have his phone number, I decided to pull all of his dieting tips from the most public medium possible– his Instagram page. Judging by the amount of food-related posts, it’s clear that Slater cares an awful lot about what he puts in his body. In fact, not only does care, but he seems to want other people to care too. In his own words:

“There is literally no reason for half of this world to be sick and/or obese and either waiting to die one day or expecting some medical miracle…Your health is the most important thing you own. Think about that the next time you eat junk and complain about the price of good quality organic food”(IG post from 2014).

Frankly, he’s right. You are what you eat, after all, and Kelly’s athletic success and vivacious demeanor can speak for themselves. What then, is the champ eating, that gives him the right to school us about what we should put into our bodies? It turns out that he’s really onto something.

2. Kimchi – A Korean fermented cabbage and spice mixture, kimchi is low in calories but high in nutrients like amino acids, antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin A and C, and probiotics. It supports the immune system, regulates cholesterol levels, improves digestion, has anti-obesity and anti-aging properties, and reduces risk of cancer.

10. Almond Milk – Low in fat but high in energy, this dairy alternative contains zero cholesterol or lactose and is rich in proteins, lipids, minerals (Calcium, Iron, and Potassium, to name a few) and vitamins. Known to reduce the risk of cancer as well as high blood pressure, strengthen bones and muscles, improve vision and the health of the heart, kidneys, and skin, and amazingly, is a substitute for breast milk.

After realizing the incredible, almost shocking health benefits of the foods listed above, it’s really no wonder why Kelly Slater is able to do what he does. With all of those anti-aging and energy improving qualities, it makes sense that he can shred alongside the young bucks of today’s CT at the age of 44. More importantly, however, as a role model and success story, Kelly’s diet should not be taken for granted in the slightest. While, yes, much of the world does not have access to or the financial means to obtain and maintain a diet of costly super-foods, Slater’s message remains unfailing: that we as humans should truly prioritize our own health above (virtually) all else. Even if you are completely repulsed by the idea of eating kelp, or elk antler extract, consider how a change in diet can have an immensely positive impact on life. In the words of Slater, “I wanna be healthy and get barreled at Backdoor when I’m 90 years old. What’s your goal?”